Refine and Refresh Strokes and Maneuvers while Exploring the Nehalem River

•   This trip is limited to members with a wet exit certification (except for level 1 trips when the paddler is not using a spray skirt....if the paddler is wearing a spray skirt on a level 1 paddle, the Wet Exit Certification is REQUIRED).  To successfully register you will need to sign into your OOPS member account, and your account will need to be a member of the "Wet Exit Certified" group if you intend to wear a spray skirt.  Your acceptance is conditional on approval by the Organizer, who may contact you with questions about your skills and equipment.  If the measured water temperature is different enough from that listed below to warrant a change in required immersion protection, the Organizer will contact all participants and the Trips Board member with the update at least a day before the trip.
  

Full Name:Alan and Marlene Fisher
Activity Title: Refine and Refresh Strokes and Maneuvers while Exploring the Nehalem River
Date of Activity: 8/27/2021
Narrative: Meet at the NBSP boat launch: 0900; On shore discussions: 0930; Launch 1000. Proceed up the Nehalem River with intermittent pauses for refinement of strokes and maneuver skills as desired by participants; Options include: Forward Stroke, Sculling Draw, Bow Rudder, Hanging Draw, Low Brace Turn, etc. Lunch at Wheeler Marina approx 1200. After lunch proceed up the river till group members desire return trip to CG.
Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Class
Put in: Nehalem Bay State Park Boat Launch
Take out: Same.
Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Farmer John
Primary Organizer: Alan and Marlene
Assistant Organizer(s): Same
Has organizer paddled here before? No
Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before? Yes
Organizer's first aid and CPR current? Yes
First Aid /CPR Person:
Maximum number of paddlers: 6-8
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 64*
Estimated Water Temperature: 54*
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4-5 hours.
Tide times & heights: L:10:24 AM 1.38ft H: 1657 --> 7.44ft
Current information: TBD
Hazards:
Wind strength: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle
Swell/Surf size: Level 1: Under 1' waves, no breaking waves
Sea state: Level 2: Waves up to armpit; light to moderate chop, scattered whitecaps
Landing types: Level 1: Frequent easy landing opportunities including gently sloping, sand, gravel or grass
Currents: Level 2: Mild currents (up to 2 knots): current increases / decreases group speed by half
Total distance: Level 2: 6 to 11 miles
Open crossing: Level 1: No open crossing
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments: Dependent on NW winds and tide flows.
Location (Optional): https://www.google.com/maps/place/Nehalem+Bay+State+Park+Boat+Launch/@45.6894276,-123.9332024,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x2a3ccc3fa210b232!8m2!3d45.6894276!4d-123.9332024